Graduate Quantity Surveyor – Real-World Cost Consultancy

Poutrix; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking graduates to join the two-year GROW Programme, blending client work with real project experience from day one. You’ll build technical expertise while developing business skills through cohort training.

You’ll work in a diverse team, delivering client engagements and contributing to meaningful project outcomes. The programme encourages proactive learning and professional growth alongside client-facing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• You will be graduating in 2027 or have recently graduated in 2025 or 2026, with at least a 2:2 in a relevant master's or bachelor's degree
• You will demonstrate typical Arcadian skills including Resilience, Creativity, Analytical Thinking and being a Team Player
• You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use your technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home when required (where possible we embrace virtual working)

Responsibilities

• Quantity Surveying – Our Quantity Surveyors, or Cost Consultants work across all our sectors supporting cost, commercial and transformational consultancy projects.
• You will help support clients with cost estimation, project planning, procurement, making sustainable project choices and cost management; your role will be key in providing advice on project finances and contractual relationships.
• You will monitor budgets and costs throughout the project lifecycle; utilising data, providing cost insights, keeping the client and project team informed.

Skills

Resilience

Creativity

Analytical Thinking

Team Player

Education

BSc or MSc in a RICS accredited degree

Job description

Arcadis is seeking graduates to join the two-year GROW Programme, blending client work with real project experience from day one. You’ll build technical expertise while developing business skills through cohort training.

You’ll work in a diverse team, delivering client engagements and contributing to meaningful project outcomes. The programme encourages proactive learning and professional growth alongside client-facing responsibilities.